Today marks the beginning of a new school year, but we can still enjoy summer treats.  Last week in Best of BubbleLife, we asked our readers to vote for the best place to indulge a sweet tooth. Here are some popular local shops:

Hippie Cowboy in Midlothian

Hippie Cowboy, affectionately called “The Cowboy” maintains a laid back attitude while selling delicious food, notably “sweet endings” for dessert. Here, you’ll find a four-layer chocolate cake with fudge icing, a lemon drop cake, an oatmeal cake with coconut icing and more.

Paciugo in the Park Cities 

Paciugo Founder Cristiana Ginatta knows gelato. She grew up in Italy and focused on gelato-making in an Italian culinary school. Fueled with this knowledge and passion, Ginatta launched Paciugo in Dallas in 2000. Now, Americans can enjoy her gelato at any of the 44 Paciugo locations.

Sweet Firefly in Richardson

Nestled in the heart of Richardson, Sweet Firefly caters to every dessert enthusiast; the shop sells gourmet ice cream, handmade toffee, shaved ice (all year long) and coffee. And with Sweet Firefly’s welcoming staff, the treats seem even sweeter.

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